Gardening is an activity that almost anyone can do. However, some people have no idea where to start or get stuck with certain problems and issues. These tips are a great way to expand your knowledge and possibly, solve some issues that have been plaguing your techniques or your garden.
Don’t forget to read your seed packets! They give general information specific to the plant about when to plant, how much sun is needed, how long from planting to harvest, and how far apart the spacing should be. Seed packets from some sources even go into detail about the history of the plant and may even have a recipe.
Use stones as plant markers if you want to keep a natural looking motif. You can write with permanent magic marker on the flat side of stones and surround your plant with them. That way you will be able to tell what type of plants you have without having an unsightly white mark.
A great tip to consider when gardening is that you can stop jamming from occurring with your string trimmer simply by spraying it with cooking spray or vegetable oil before loading it. This is a great tip because it is an easy way to prevent frustration and wasted time in the future.
When you have an abundance of seeds from your garden, a helpful way to store them away without drying them out is to use old, nylon stockings as a storage bag. After you add the seeds to the stocking, simply tie a knot at the top and hang the stockings in a warm, dark place to store until spring.
Make your long handled garden tool into a measuring tool. You can get measuring tape and mark out the units with a black permanent marker. This works great for wood handled tools. When you need to space your plants out a particular distance, you can use your homemade measuring stick to measure the distance.
Even if you think you will remember which plants are which later, tag your plants properly from the beginning. Plants can look very different after just a few weeks. Write plant names on flat rocks with a permanent marker in a decorative way, and lay them next to each plant so that you can save yourself from confusion down the road.
A great tip to consider when gardening is that you can remove the salt deposits from your clay pots with a solution of rubbing alcohol, water, and white vinegar of equal amounts. This is important because it is a safe and natural way to keep your pots looking great.
It is important that you not forget to water your garden on a regular basis, especially when it is hot. If your plants do not get enough water, roots stay near the surface which can kill your plants or cause them to take even longer to grow. About an inch of water a week is sufficient.
A great organic spray that will help discourage pests in your garden is by mixing garlic, onion or chives and mix with water to create a spray. To make the spray, just chop peeled garlic, onions or chives very fine and mix ½ cup of water with it and strain.
Make use of an old golf bag to carry your tools such as spades and rakes around your garden. You will save a lot of time and effort (and you’ll have an excuse for a new golf bag!). The bag will keep them all together, so no more lost tools either. Many golf bags even have a stand, in this case you won’t have to worry about it tipping over and causing an accident.
Creating a great and healthy looking garden just requires a little bit of knowledge and a lot of work. The previously mentioned tips are just a small segment of the plentiful information that is available to you. By making a little extra effort and following these tips, you can make a big difference in your garden.